Scientist 1 (Chemistry / Biochemistry)

About the role

Illumina, a global leader in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, is looking for a Scientist 1 to join its Materials Science and Surface Chemistry group in Singapore. The role suits a resourceful, hands-on scientist with broad scientific interests who enjoys a fast-paced, collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. You will help develop and characterize new materials and surface chemistries for future sequencing and library preparation technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Perform experiments of varying complexity across a broad range of techniques, identify technical issues and help troubleshoot them
• Plan and run well-controlled experiments, summarize results and share data-driven conclusions with the team
• Contribute to ongoing internal research projects
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks and prepare reports, updates and summaries for managers and project teams

Required profile

• B.Sc./B.Eng. in chemistry, biochemistry, biochemical or chemical engineering, biomaterials or an equivalent discipline
• Approximately 0-2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in an academic or industrial research setting
• Ability to execute experiments accurately, with attention to documentation, data quality and laboratory safety
• Ability to design experiments with appropriate controls under guidance and to collaborate across disciplines
• Clear written and verbal communication of experimental results

Preferred skills and experience

• Surface chemistry, including modification or functionalization of inorganic or polymer surfaces
• Bioconjugation chemistry and fluorescence-based assays
• DNA biochemistry basics and molecular biology techniques such as PCR and qPCR
• Industrial research experience